Indiana Legislature Backs Old State Capitol Purchase Plan
A legislative committee recommends the state buy Corydon's Old State Capitol and square for 86 000 dollars with Harrison County to cover any excess. The report argues preservation is vital and notes the building’s historic role as Indiana’s birthplace, urging action in the 1915 session.
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Indiana
State Capitol
Corydon
Senate
House of Representatives
Beys
Old State House
Harrison County
Keller Manufacturing Company
State House
Porter
Douglass Davis
Indianapolis
Pleasant Valley Local News Roundup
Pleasant Valley reports include Miss Clara Bigler staying with Mrs. Andrew Perkins and a string of small happenings. Farm and woodwork notes mention Frank Bigler Charles Ferock and others sawing wood and timber for Rhchard Feiock. Local visits cover Mrs. Melt Conrad Mrs. Jacob Hiser and the Hendricks families.
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Clara Bigler
Andrew Perkins
Albert Ferber
Lucy Hank
Tillie Kost
Louisville
Frank Bigler
Charles Ferock
Clarence Haub
Henry Hertel
Rhchard Feiock
Elizabeth Babcock
Melt Conrad
Jacob Hiser
Local Bridgeport Notes Include Health Ailments and Farm Activity
Delayed Bridgeport brief notes the Ohio river reconciling with banks. Residents listed include Miss Mary Shoemaker ill with abscesses and Mrs. J P Farnsley coping with multiple ailments. Local commerce mentions sawmill work, brick laying, and farm purchases around New Albany and Rosewood.
The Why of Our Heating Plants
We describe a methodical heating service that analyzes heat loss through doors, windows, walls, floors and ceilings. The goal is to size radiators pipes and boiler accurately for reliable performance, with a bonding guarantee and risk assumed by us.
Farmers Institute to Meet at Mt Zion Church
A Farmers Institute of Heth township will convene at Mt Zion church on February 27 at 10 am. The program includes Music Invocation by Rev J O Neal, talks on Citizenship and Agricultural Economy, Waste on the Farm, with E J Bye and J L O Ban non presenting. W H Longbottom serves as Chairman and Carrie F Hays as Secretary with G N Amy as Treasurer.
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Farmers’ Institute
Heth Township
Mt. Zion Church
J. O. Neal
E. J. Bye
W. H. Longbottom
Carrie F. Hays
G. N. Amy—Treas
Obituary of Katherine Smith Stonecipher
Katherine Smith born March 26 1850 in Harrison county Indiana married Andrew Stonecipher in 1871. She leaves husband three sisters and three children Edward Minnie Clem Nora and Clarence with two children Edward and Nora predeceased. Funeral from Shiloh church February 3 officiated by Rev Toomba burial at Shiloh cemetery. We have lost our darling mother.
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Katherine Smith
Harrison County
Indiana
Andrew Stonecipher
Edward
Minnie
Clem
Nora
Clarence
Stonecipher
A. B. Church
Shiloh
Shiloh Church
Toomba
Fanny Crosby Dies in Bridgeport After Long Illness
Blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby died in Bridgeport Conn on Friday Feb 12 after a long illness. She would have turned 95 on March 24. Crosby, who began writing hymns in 1864, authored about 8000 hymns and many beloved pieces such as Safe in the Arms of Jesus Do Not Pass Me By and Rescue the Perishing.
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Fanny Crosby
Bridgeport
Conn
Jesus
Two Large Farms for Sale Near Corydon
Two farms available within seven miles of Corydon totaling 187 and 230 acres. One features a good house two barns and two springs. the other has a fair house and a good barn. Both offers are bargains. Inquiries may be made at this office.
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Corydon
Good 62 Acre Farm for Sale on Good Pike
A good 62 acre farm for sale on the Corydon and New Albany pike with beautiful location solid buildings and good bottom land. For particulars inquire at this office. 120 tf
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Corydon
New Albany Pike
Hands off Old Glory Poem Tribute
A patriotic poem by Herman Rave urges保护 Old Glory from desecration by outsiders. It recalls Ticonderoga Saratoga McHenry and battles that forged the flag’s meaning. The speaker appeals to defend the flag’s story and symbolism in peace and war.
The Real Eugenic Marriage Bill Debate in Indianapolis
An editorial argues that government strength rests on decent homes and marriages. It warns that disease, immorality, and selfish conduct threaten the home and burden society, urging safeguards for women and children and a new eugenic marriage bill to be passed.
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Indianapolis Daily Times
Rattletown Neighbors Share Trims and Tales
Delayed report from Rattletown notes Harve Danner has mumps while residents stay busy cutting wood. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kiger spent Sunday with George Deatrick. Ben F ion and Etta Danner wed near Corydon. A farm venture by Marry Secristeo White County is planned. Mrs. David Danner and daughter Etta helped at Riger’s and quilting. A 60 person gathering at Murry Secrist’s home featured music and singing as friends bid farewell with hopes for future similar evenings. Participants included David Danner family George Deatrick Dennis Engleman and family Roy and Alva Melton Warren Schafer John Higginbotham Houswald Ben Allen Fred Smith Mrs. Kiger and sons Ben Jake Henry Schafer.
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Thomas Kiger
George Deatrick
Ben F. Ion i Etta Danner
Corydon
Secristeo
White County
David Danner
Mies Etta
Shoe Riger’s
Quilt
Murry Secrist
Dennis Engleman Gon Sna
Roy
Alva Melton
Warren Schafer
John Higginbotham
2A Houswald
Ben Allen
Fred Smith
Kiger
Ben
Jake
Henry Schafer
Mothers Home Remedy Promises to Relieve Ailments
Mothers were urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for feverishness headache teething disorders and upset stomach. The ad claims it regulates bowels destroys worms and breaks colds in 24 hours. Available from A. Olmsted LeRoy New York for 25 cents with free sample.
Farm for Sale Adjoining Corydon Town
Sixty five acre farm adjoining Corydon offered for sale. Could be platted into town lots or kept as a farm. For particulars inquire at the office.
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Corydon
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